A Gentle Mid Century Modern Restoration

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  • @Sportsvee
    @Sportsvee 5 місяців тому +24

    I just like the fact that you are so genuine. No BS, no clickbait etc. Just you doing something that we can get to enjoy. For that, I thank you.

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому

      Thank you very much, I really appreciate that :)

  • @rudybriskar5267
    @rudybriskar5267 5 місяців тому +8

    I'm disabled and I'm going to take it up as a hobby. I'll have to restrict it to smaller pieces. I did gear up with several sanders, a bench top band saw, no room for a table saw so I got a mini circular saw with a track, various scrapers and formed sanding blocks, plenty of paint brushes, several quarts of stain and various tools that I already have.

    • @mpulleyscott
      @mpulleyscott 4 місяці тому +2

      I'm disabled as well and setting up a shop in my garage. I just had both knees replaced to start. When I have time and energy, I'm working on a rocking chair. I learn loads from watching these videos.

  • @mirandamom1346
    @mirandamom1346 5 місяців тому +15

    Can we all just pause a moment to appreciate the miracle that is Bar Keeper’s Friend? I use it so often. Anyway, lovely result- per usual!

    • @anniewardlow9297
      @anniewardlow9297 5 місяців тому +2

      That stuff is a GREAT product and the results never disappoint!

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому +4

      How good is it, magic dust!

    • @gregpendrey6711
      @gregpendrey6711 5 місяців тому +2

      ❤I thought it was a corner stereo with LP record player. My gran had one when I was a kid and it was that weird nude antiqued finish. I would use one nowadays. A bar is good too. I guess the needle might skip with a bar and writing desk, heheh.

  • @staceyjohnson9601
    @staceyjohnson9601 3 місяці тому +2

    Having all the slits on the screws going the same direction is a detail of EXCELLENCE.

    • @laineymcd4074
      @laineymcd4074 3 місяці тому

      Either that or watching lots of Jay's videos from Flipping Drawers. 😁😁

  • @cleopatracatra2097
    @cleopatracatra2097 5 місяців тому +9

    That piece turned out almost as awesome as you and Sonny are! I can see why he is your inspiration!

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому +1

      Oh thank you so much, that is so kind :)

  • @shirleyannconfer9651
    @shirleyannconfer9651 4 місяці тому +3

    “You’re probably in the wrong room.” What a great quote. Always remain teachable.
    Sonny is adorable.

  • @gihanrashad3270
    @gihanrashad3270 5 місяців тому +6

    I admire your simple approach and use of simple tools. You give us DIYers hope

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you, I appreciate you saying so!

  • @FurnitureFlippa
    @FurnitureFlippa 4 місяці тому

    Just amazing! Such beautiful results. I find not using any power tools makes the final outcome feel even more special and creative haha Great video, Cole! 👍

  • @pattiobrien5408
    @pattiobrien5408 5 місяців тому +2

    When you said you sand before adding stripper, I thought Duh, why have I never seen anyone else do that?? Makes perfect sense. Thanks 😊

  • @patientorlando1306
    @patientorlando1306 4 місяці тому +1

    I was not expecting a writing desk in the cabinet that's for sure...what a cool piece! It screams 60's chic....love it and love Sonny's little highland dancing...what a cutie-pie🥰

  • @tammymarshall749
    @tammymarshall749 3 місяці тому

    Turned out beautiful.

  • @pamsheets632
    @pamsheets632 5 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely gorgeous transformation! It turned out so beautiful! But I gotta tell you the little Sonny made my day! Was having a really bad day! When I got the notification of your video. I started watching. When little Sonny started giggling it's contagious and dancing he was having so much fun! It just made me feel so much better! But of course the restoration turned out stunning gorgeous! 🥰😊❤

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому

      That is so lovely to hear, I am glad he made you smile. I hope today is a better day for you. Thank you very much for tuning in again :) 🤗

  • @MorningInAmerica_Nov_5_2024
    @MorningInAmerica_Nov_5_2024 4 місяці тому

    Oh that giggling baby! ❤❤❤
    This is an excellent video. I love the project. I love the presentation. I *LOVE* that there's no music. I love the length of the video. A perfect video! 👏🏾

  • @TheSilentRestorator
    @TheSilentRestorator 5 місяців тому +4

    I follow you and appreciate you. Because you are becoming more and more skilled every day.The best part of the video was our little friend's cheerful mood. God bless him.

  • @coleenburgess6689
    @coleenburgess6689 5 місяців тому +3

    Such an epic design!! MCM will forever be the epitome of cool and sexy with a side of exquisite wood grain!! Thank you for taking such tender care to preserve it's beauty for another 75 years!!

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому

      It really is so unique, such a funky piece of furniture!

  • @robertgriffith9703
    @robertgriffith9703 5 місяців тому +4

    A Series on Basic Restoration for the Beginner? I Like the Idea! I Think with a Little more Emphasis on Specific Issues on Each Piece, You've Definitely Got Something There! Looks Great! You Brought It Back to Its Original Look! Sonny's got it Right! Do a Little Dance and the World is a Better Place!

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому

      I think you are right, watch this space ;) He certainly does, we all need to dance more! Thank you for watching my video!

  • @catherinetetrault4789
    @catherinetetrault4789 5 місяців тому

    The piece is really cool, and it looks fantastic after you restored it. I'd rather see it restored than painted. Painting seems to be an easy way out. You have proven that with a little elbow grease that a person can do wonders. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your little boy is so cute. Maybe he'll grow up and become a dancer,lol😊😅❤

  • @lisawheeler53
    @lisawheeler53 5 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful restoration and a really great find! Thanks for the Sonny moment--nothing like a child's laughter!!

  • @SusieMonk-jh8tj
    @SusieMonk-jh8tj 5 місяців тому

    This was such a beautiful restoration your attention to detail your lovely accent but Sonny is top of the list. I am often amazed by people thinking they can’t do things without power tools. My father was a master carpenter and joiner starting work at 12 in 1918. My brother used to show his children the canvas bag that held Dads tools. Ripping saw hand saw box saw a few chisels planes hammers screwdrivers. Telling them that these kept a family. All portable on the back of his motorbike. I have one of his chisels worn down to just under 1 1/2 inches. His nickname was Sonny too. My great grandmother thought his given name was horrible so she declared him Sonny👏👏👌👌👌❤

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому

      Such a lovely story, thank you for sharing! I am intrigued to know what this horrible name was! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment 🤗🤗🤗

    • @SusieMonk-jh8tj
      @SusieMonk-jh8tj 5 місяців тому

      @@flipitnation you may not have had Steptoe and Son on tv in NZ? Ask your wife’s mother.. of course Dad used to watch it and laugh his head off because the son was called. HAROLD . Only very few people called him that, certainly not close friends and family🤣🤣

  • @CraftsDotCupCake
    @CraftsDotCupCake 4 місяці тому

    There is no better sound in this world than a baby's laughter ❤

  • @ronvilla5149
    @ronvilla5149 4 місяці тому

    Great restoration! A child's laughter is the best sound in the world!!👍👏

  • @DigsRetro
    @DigsRetro 5 місяців тому +4

    Beautiful!
    I love how you lined up all the screw head slots, too. ❤

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому +1

      Haha yes, it has become a habit now :)

  • @HBSVMom
    @HBSVMom 5 місяців тому +1

    ❤️🫶 the inspiration break with Sonny is epic! Beautiful laughter & adorable smile🥹 The restoration is stunning 🎉

  • @Restorology
    @Restorology 4 місяці тому +1

    That turned out so beautiful. And you clocked the screws properly! Well done buddy! 🥃

  • @KnottenWood
    @KnottenWood 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautifully redone sir!!! It would have been even more impressive if the original builder of the piece had done one full piece of veneer on the front so that all three of the doors matched. But still an incredible piece!! Such a beautiful and happy boy you have there. ❤

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! Yes I agree, that would have taken it to another level. Yes, Sonny is a happy chappy :)

  • @jodidavis6595
    @jodidavis6595 3 місяці тому

    This is my favorite piece of furniture you restored 😍❤️👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @katherineharper-sj4ys
    @katherineharper-sj4ys 5 місяців тому

    Your videos are superbly done. I also appreciate the simple restoration of this piece. Gorgeous result. And of course Sonny is the star of the show as always. What a cutie.

  • @garygerbino3171
    @garygerbino3171 5 місяців тому +4

    You gave it a new life.

  • @frazzledhaloz3184
    @frazzledhaloz3184 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful ❤

  • @dshey6802
    @dshey6802 5 місяців тому

    Cole, that was quite the find. It's a beautiful piece of furniture to begin with, and you restored it to its original beauty. Cole, your photography is top drawer. It is the best of all the furniture refinishers I watch, and I have watched at least 50 different ones on UA-cam.

  • @melodyhutton9307
    @melodyhutton9307 5 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful job, cutest little one ever. Thanks for sharing.

  • @audiomxr
    @audiomxr 5 місяців тому +1

    Gorgeous and so unique!

  • @ednaalegria8710
    @ednaalegria8710 5 місяців тому

    Your son is precious! And your work is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

  • @BritInvLvr
    @BritInvLvr 5 місяців тому +1

    Oh man. What a sweet piece of furniture. I could see making this a liquor cabinet.

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому

      You and me both! Thank you :)

  • @pinkytaylor5845
    @pinkytaylor5845 5 місяців тому

    You are right, that piece is stunning, and you made it spectacular! ❤
    Sonny is so beautiful it breaks my heart! ❤❤❤

  • @AlenBeals
    @AlenBeals 4 місяці тому

    We were hoping to see your little guy before the video was done. He is growing fast, but still very handsome. Loved how this piece turned out. I learned a lot from you. Linda beals

  • @MahaEm-o8g
    @MahaEm-o8g 5 місяців тому

    It turned out so beautiful. Sonny makes me smile.

  • @glenora1974
    @glenora1974 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for aligning the screws all in the same direction. Made my little ocd heart sing. 👍🤗☺

  • @joocy69
    @joocy69 5 місяців тому

    Gorgeous piece of furniture brought back to life your work as always is awesome….I swear Sonny’s smile gets bigger and bigger. Such a happy wee chap❤❤❤

  • @anniewardlow9297
    @anniewardlow9297 5 місяців тому

    Hey Cole, how are you doing?
    I LOVE this project because it's the same but better when you're done with it. 👍 I really appreciate a good restoration. Especially when you can get away with a simple restoration vs a complete resurrection!
    Thanks for letting us see our Lil Buddy dancing and cracking himself way up! 😂 As a result I laughed because a) he's so adorable and b) that he dances like a white guy at less than 2 years old! Gosh is he cute! 🥰
    Thanks again for the excellent content!

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому +1

      Hi Annie, it was nice to work on a piece that wasn't riddled with problems! Haha, yes his token dance move is currently running on the spot, generally followed by a yoga pose (usually downward dog). Quite entertaining! Thank you for watching :)

    • @anniewardlow9297
      @anniewardlow9297 5 місяців тому

      @@flipitnation I can't even imagine missing your show!

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому +1

      So kind 🥰

  • @jannbell1016
    @jannbell1016 5 місяців тому

    The stained base is a great choice - adds to the elegant overall effect! Nice job!

  • @atrimmer3009
    @atrimmer3009 4 місяці тому

    Your son’s delightful response would be how I’d react if I could get the finish like you did - spiffing work!

  • @amominak2
    @amominak2 4 місяці тому

    Simply stunning👍🥰 Inspiration for the novice that I am❗

  • @Cradley684
    @Cradley684 5 місяців тому

    Excellent work friend, look's great Mate. Have a nice day all !!!. Brian UK !!!. 😀😀👍👍♣.

  • @Bob-mk4cd
    @Bob-mk4cd 5 місяців тому

    Gorgeous. I’d happily have that piece in my home. Your son is adorable!

  • @carolmilburn2324
    @carolmilburn2324 4 місяці тому

    Your baby is adorable! The piece looks beautiful now!

  • @emmavik-fredriksson640
    @emmavik-fredriksson640 5 місяців тому +1

    What a fun piece of furniture! Never seen something quite like it. Gorgeous update, it looks great!!

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much! 😊 I thought it was quite unique too!

  • @fatherfabulous
    @fatherfabulous 5 місяців тому

    I always feel like your projects are things I would enjoy having in my house. I'll bet you have a beautiful home.

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому

      Thank you, we must have similar taste! Good taste ;)

  • @caroltanzi29
    @caroltanzi29 5 місяців тому +1

    Good looking piece. And you certainly did a great job on restoring it. Good looking and functional! Carol from California

  • @AngelaSmith-n4d
    @AngelaSmith-n4d 5 місяців тому

    Well done. The simplicity of your work with basic tools, does wonders. Angela from Australia.

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Angela, I appreciate that!

  • @dddecker1412
    @dddecker1412 5 місяців тому

    WOW BEAUTIFUL JOB as usual! Your baby is so adorable 😊😊DDecker

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому

      Thank you very much, I appreciate it! :)

  • @vbee3571
    @vbee3571 5 місяців тому

    That turned out beautifully! ⭐️

  • @donnatitmus4574
    @donnatitmus4574 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the cute intermission oh and great work on the piece 😝😂

  • @myraholmes8702
    @myraholmes8702 5 місяців тому

    May I say that you are even better at restoring these pieces. This is just stunning.

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому

      Thank you, I appreciate that :)

  • @BatchelderPatrick
    @BatchelderPatrick 5 місяців тому

    You are a magician! I would buy that piece in a minute!

  • @user-ma7ri7na7p
    @user-ma7ri7na7p 5 місяців тому

    Это потрясающе. 😍👍🏻💣🤍💙❤️

  • @stephanietaylor8003
    @stephanietaylor8003 5 місяців тому +1

    Lovely piece of furniture. Great job 😊

  • @gihanrashad3270
    @gihanrashad3270 5 місяців тому +1

    What a lovely happy dance 🥰

  • @lindakennedy1193
    @lindakennedy1193 5 місяців тому

    The tip about the rough sanding is a great one, thank you

  • @valevale3873
    @valevale3873 4 місяці тому

    what a good channel! Excellent content and generous sharing of tips and methods. And the baby is super cute! Thank you.

  • @marlenneespinoza6403
    @marlenneespinoza6403 3 місяці тому

    Excelente resultado. Felicitaciones por tu bebé tan risueño. Es adorable ❤
    Saludos desde Valdivia al sur de Chile 🇨🇱

  • @user-nk6if2pi3x
    @user-nk6if2pi3x 5 місяців тому

    Nathan would be delighted.

  • @TheDragonsreach
    @TheDragonsreach 4 місяці тому

    Really nice piece of work on a well designed piece of furniture. I think that the corner desk concept was a brilliant idea.❤

  • @lindaposta939
    @lindaposta939 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful restoration and Sonny is such a cutie!

  • @lindakennedy1193
    @lindakennedy1193 5 місяців тому

    Oh Sonny, he's adorable!!!

  • @lauralake7430
    @lauralake7430 4 місяці тому

    What a charming cabinet. I also enjoy using handtools❤ great outcome, as always

  • @GeorginaRankin
    @GeorginaRankin 5 місяців тому

    Once again, you have done a fantastic job on this piece

  • @CathiePetrasek
    @CathiePetrasek 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful! It’s new again.

  • @suesmith9202
    @suesmith9202 5 місяців тому

    That's beautiful now. Good job.

  • @jimtongas821
    @jimtongas821 5 місяців тому

    Awesome job. Came out gorgeous. 👍

  • @designabeej
    @designabeej 5 місяців тому

    Such a huge improvement 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @awr2217
    @awr2217 5 місяців тому

    Hi,
    What a stunning transformation. The veneer is gorgeous. Really nice job.
    Thanks

  • @MrsJax304
    @MrsJax304 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome. And your inspiration is worth it all.

  • @SparrowStockwell
    @SparrowStockwell 4 місяці тому

    Boy, is that ever pretty! Good job!

  • @suea7509
    @suea7509 4 місяці тому

    Brilliant. I'd love to have a go, good to know that you can get such fantastic results without all the fancy gear some people have! Thank you for sharing.

  • @GretchenSullivan-s7f
    @GretchenSullivan-s7f 5 місяців тому

    Great tip about sanding prior to stri 4:45 stripping. I never thought of that. Sure does make sense.

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому

      I find it super helpful, thank you for watching!

  • @g.l.swartz3157
    @g.l.swartz3157 4 місяці тому

    This is my first time seeing your channel. Very impressive work. I appreciate your attention to detail. Subscribed immediately after watching.

  • @colleenmccarthy-evans3149
    @colleenmccarthy-evans3149 5 місяців тому +1

    So beautiful!

  • @bloggalot4718
    @bloggalot4718 5 місяців тому +1

    Lovely jubbley.

  • @lindacsmith13
    @lindacsmith13 5 місяців тому

    nice job, I love your dancing son!

  • @chandarussell
    @chandarussell 4 місяці тому

    Excellent. What an unusual MCM piece. I love it. You did a wonderful job on it.

  • @PuraVetus
    @PuraVetus 5 місяців тому

    Awesome to see this, I do every restoration with hand tools only (except a heatgun sometimes).

    • @flipitnation
      @flipitnation  5 місяців тому

      That is awesome, I really like that. A real sense of accomplishment. Thank you for watching!

  • @philomenawalsh1696
    @philomenawalsh1696 5 місяців тому

    Another great job 😮❤

  • @Erase_Refurbishing_Australia
    @Erase_Refurbishing_Australia 4 місяці тому

    I didn’t realise scrapers could be that effective! I was looking at a card scraper for a while there but the sharpening process seemed pretty full on. I’m going to give a scraper like yours a crack!

  • @geoc1966
    @geoc1966 4 місяці тому

    A very cool Cabinet! Good job!!❤

  • @traceyspad01
    @traceyspad01 5 місяців тому

    Flawless❤ Looks beautiful ❤

  • @bethrundle5560
    @bethrundle5560 5 місяців тому

    Simply the best!!

  • @jennyjohnston1552
    @jennyjohnston1552 5 місяців тому

    Cool piece of furniture. You made it spiffy again. Love your cutie pie:)

  • @markstrahl8520
    @markstrahl8520 5 місяців тому

    Amazing hard work on this piece

  • @gottaspeakout4272
    @gottaspeakout4272 5 місяців тому

    First time viewer, loved it. I do prefer that the hardware get cleaned up and back to its original look so I’m for one am glad you cleaned it up. The piece looks amazing. Keep up the good work. PS your little one is totally adorable.

  • @tinasue1958
    @tinasue1958 5 місяців тому

    Lovely! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @dormeycarroll9121
    @dormeycarroll9121 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @nedramccaig7167
    @nedramccaig7167 5 місяців тому

    WOW!!!

  • @starlightone6948
    @starlightone6948 2 місяці тому

    Awesome job.❤️🇨🇦🐕

  • @iaintaylor5585
    @iaintaylor5585 4 місяці тому

    Nice piece (as the actress said to the bishop).

  • @MASI_forging
    @MASI_forging 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful work as always 👏👏

  • @Achhi-m1t
    @Achhi-m1t Місяць тому

    Stunning!

  • @mysticbeastproductions6811
    @mysticbeastproductions6811 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful. Great job.

  • @MrsMcbey
    @MrsMcbey 5 місяців тому +1

    Great vid simple fix thx

  • @stephanieraffel8824
    @stephanieraffel8824 5 місяців тому

    Great job 👏